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31 January 2025 | 12 replies
The short-term rental (STR) loophole allows for different treatment of rentals with an average stay of seven days or less, but this doesn't change the REPS hour requirements.There is no official IRS form specifically for documenting REPS hours.
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22 January 2025 | 21 replies
Hi Brad,It looks like you had lots of great answers already, but I wanted to chime in with my two cents.Using Traditional IRA funds for a down payment on a single-family home (SFH) investment property can be tricky because the IRS has specific rules regarding retirement accounts and real estate investments.
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17 January 2025 | 27 replies
It's tough to give a definitive answer without knowing your specific investment goals (cash flow, appreciation, etc.) and preferred strategies (BRRRR, wholesaling, etc.).However, since I'm a Cleveland native and active in the real estate market here, I can offer some insights on why Cleveland could be a good fit:Affordability: Compared to many other major metros, Cleveland offers a relatively low barrier to entry.
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15 January 2025 | 7 replies
If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help!
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20 January 2025 | 7 replies
Whichever strategy you choose, ensure you're adhering to IRS rules about prohibited transactions and working with experienced professionals to structure deals properly.Regarding non-recourse hard money lenders in San Antonio, I don’t have specific recommendations.
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16 January 2025 | 2 replies
Learn what each one of these are, and see which makes the most sense to apply to your specific financial plan. $150 cash flow on any rental especially a triplex is dangerzone imo. 1 month of vacancy of 1 unit could destroy a years worth of financial gains.
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22 January 2025 | 8 replies
Hey Jacob, congrats on the house hack that's an awesome strategy in any market but specifically in Peoria and Maricopa County right now it's a great option.
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4 February 2025 | 11 replies
Landscaping, exterior paint, and a new front door can boost value.Flooring & Paint – Fresh paint and updated flooring can modernize a space quickly and affordably.If you have specific questions, feel free to ask—I’m happy to help however I can.
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1 February 2025 | 14 replies
So feel free to reach out to me with specific questions you may have.
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22 January 2025 | 1 reply
Honestly, I never fully understood what they meant—until recently.I’ve been diving into some larger-scale real estate projects, specifically in commercial properties and multifamily development.